PLEASANT HILL -- The host Diablo Valley College football team blew open its nonconference game with Merced with 30 points in the second quarter and went on to a 47-18 win on Friday night.

Diablo Valley (1-4) led 10-0 at the end of the first quarter but extended it to 40-0 at halftime thanks to a breakout game from freshman quarterback Adam Wood.

Wood completed 15 of 21 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. Two of his touchdown throws went to Efrain Montalvo, for 16 and 74 yards.

Defensive back Robert Johnson also scored for the Vikings, returning an interception 40 yards in the second-quarter onslaught.

The Blue Devils scored on their first possession of the second half as quarterback Trunell McMillon found receiver Carlos Diaz in the right corner for a 25-yard touchdown. Diablo Valley led 40-12 going into the fourth quarter.

Wood finishing the game with 28 completions for 422 yards with three touchdowns through the air. Montalvo finished with six catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns.

The Vikings resume their nonconference schedule Friday at home against Monterey Peninsula.